Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

Obituary For David Lee Bennett

Manning, SC

The death angel came quietly to the bedside of David Lee Bennett, Sr. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

David Lee Bennett, Sr. was born March 27, 1962 to the late King Bennett, Sr. and Earlean Pugh Bennett.

He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County where he was reared and later worked as a mechanic at Manning Auto Supply.

Always a free spirit, David eventually expanded his gifts as a mechanic and opened David’s R&B Muffler in which he was owner operator. He was also a masterful grill man and took pride in being the initial winner of the now annual “Bennett Family Cook Off”.

In his youth, David attended Union Cypress African Methodist Episcopal Church and later attended Word of Outreach Ministry under the leadership of Reverend Michael Abraham.

His memory will be cherished by his wife, Wanda Yvette Gainey Bennett; three sons, David (Shakayla) Bennett, Jr., David Bennett, III, Akii Hill; five daughters: Crystal (Reverend Antonio) Green, Chrissie Bennett, Shayla Bennett, Dimeisha Hill, Lakeila (Lashaun) Nelson; four stepchildren, Danielle Burns, Domonique Gainey, Jeremy Gainey and Deshawn Burns; four brothers, Lawrence (Louise) Bennett, King (Deloris) Bennett, Jr., Clyde (Arlene) Bennett and Sheldon (Rochelle) Bennett; three sisters: Beulah (Joseph) Holliday, Carolyn (Alexander, Sr.) Thompson and Beverly (Quentin) Durant; twenty-four grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Bennett were held 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at The Matrix Center, 4648 Kingstree Hwy. Manning, SC. Burial followed in the Union Cypress AME Church Cemetery, Manning.

The family received friends at the home of his sister and brother-in-law Carolyn (Alexander) Thompson, 1100 Foxbrook Ln., Manning, SC.

Guest Book

Huline & Lee Goodman, Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers.

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Condolences to the Bennett family Mary J and Rico

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Our condolences to the Bennett Family, Johnny and Barbara Levy R.I.P.

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My deepest sympathy to Bennett family-Dianna Blakely

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Carolyn and Clyde and the Bennett Family please accept my condolences in the loss of your brother. Praying that our Lord and Savior holds you close now and always! Former co-worker Katie G. Williams (FM)

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Praying for family Timothy Tyrone Rogers

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To my loving husband David. I love you very much and I miss you! Rest in peace!!! Wanda Bennett

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I love David Bennett I was engaged to him I am in shock he was healthy and very happy man I was looking forward of spending time he rest of my life with him it's hard to find a good man and a man to love you and your child like that his own I will truly miss him my heart hurts for me and my baby he truly loved us and we love him God bless his family and friends he will be miss by many love you David G

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Deidre & Tim from Tim's Auto Parts are in shock to hear about David's passing. What a good, good person. We are so sorry.

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Our deepest sympathy...Kathleen(DuRant) and Jonathan Harrison

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Praying for the family Elder Michael Bennett

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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